DON'T MISS
Mount Aloysius Celebrates Mercy Roots
Mount Aloysius College will celebrate their annual Mercy Week beginning September 22. The week will be filled with events honoring the Mercy tradition of...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Being a Christian Disciple = Embracing the Cross
By Father Rich Tomkosky
When we look at Jesus on the Cross what do we think? A great spiritual writer, Father Edward Leen from Ireland,...
The Dynamic of Fear in our Life
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Dealing with fear, anxiety, and craziness in life? I remember as a young priest a few years in, I was dealing...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
Saint Francis University Announces Catholic, Franciscan Initiatives
Saint Francis University is pleased to announce developments related to two new initiatives carefully designed to support and enhance its Catholic, Franciscan identity. Founded...
FAMILY LIFE
KEEPING THE FAITH
A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life.
David Micik found that...
COMMENTARY
Finding God Amidst the Coronavirus Crisis
Column by Dr. Patrick Manning
This moment is unlike anything that almost any of us has ever experienced. The tally of sick and deceased mounts...
You Never Walk Alone
Column by Jonathan Nagy
Graduation season is upon us in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. In all thirteen elementary schools and four high schools, students from...
Our Neighbors Are in Need
Column by Cindy O'Connor
January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty. Across the...
Jesus’ Thirst for Us
By Father Rich Tomkosky
“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”...
Pandemic Helps Young Adult Realize Her Many Blessings
Column by Sarah Farabaugh
I miss the Eucharist. I miss going to Mass. I miss hearing happy news. I miss my family. I miss my...
SPIRITUALITY
Priests Offer Suggestions for a More Meaningful Lenten Journey
By Tony DeGol
Proclaim!
Scripture tells us that when we pray or fast, we should do so in private.
On Ash Wednesday, however, we Catholics seek the...